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MARCH 2017Official Newsletter

of theMission Bend H.O.A.

WE ARE A DEED RESTRICTED COMMUNITY • WE ARE A DEED RESTRICTED COMMUNITY

The Semi-Annual HOMEOWNERS MEETINGwill be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2016

at the Mission Bend Club House located at 6945 Addicks Clodine Rd.

**** PLEASE plan to attend ****

This is an important meeting, as there will be an election of three members to the Board of Directors. To do so a quorum of 144 homeowners is required. If you cannot attend, please mail in your proxy as soon as possible. If a quorum is not met, the association will incur an expense to hold another meeting. Proxies should start to arrive in your mailboxes about two weeks prior to the meeting.

Board members serve a two-year term. In April, the Board members at the regularly scheduled board meeting will determine what positions each one will hold. The board positions are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Operations Manager and Parliamentarian. Board member volunteers are needed. As a volunteer you will be spend about 5 hours per month working on HOA duties and responsibilities.

If you are interested in volunteering on the board or one of the planned events please callProperty Masters, Jodi Rohrer at 281-556-5111 ext. 100, email [email protected]

or [email protected]

Pool Gate Guards NeededYour HOA is looking for residents 18 years and older to help with pool registration and assist with pool monitoring to keep a safe, clean, fun, family environment. Pool Gate Guards are paid positions with great flexible hours and would be great for recent high school graduates, college students home for the summer or anyone looking to meet new neighbors. Earn up to $500 from June – August. If you are interested Contact Us or send an email to [email protected].

Seeking Newsletter Volunteers Newsletter volunteers are needed. Newsletter volunteers are responsible for composing and editing the newsletter, encouraging area businesses to advertise, as well as working with our Newsletter publisher. This will be a great opportunity to get involved and have a voice in your community. Interested? Contact us at [email protected] or via our website www.missionbendhoa.gmbac.com for more details.

NOTICEThe Board has approved to refer everyone, who has not paid their 2016 maintenance assessments or has not setup payment arrangements with Property Masters, Inc., to the Association’s attorney for legal action. To avoid legal fees and court costs that will be added to your account Do Not defer taking action. Also, your 2017 maintenance fees are

now due. If you need to set up a payment plan contact Leisha Leighton at PMI. You can also go to www.propertymastersinc.net. Note: when paying online

make sure you have both the Management Company ID: 6872 and Association ID: MB.

Greater Mission Bend Area Council(GMBAC)


Greater Mission Bend Area Council (GMBAC) is planning these upcoming events:

It’s Springtime. Time for lawn maintenance, tree and shrub pruning, bulb planting, and more . . .Some preparation tips are: 1. clean and aerate flower beds 2. prune roses and crepe myrtle trees 3. cut down cannas and banana trees 4. trim palm trees 5. replace broken or rotten fence boards 6. feed your lawn

Be courteous . . . bundle and tie up all your trimmings and store trash in the appropriate lawn bags to prevent debris from spilling over into the streets and onto your neighbor’s property. Lawn maintenance and proper upkeep of your property contributes to the aesthetics of our neighborhood.

Five Essential Spring Gardening Tips Clean out the Garden: Remove all debris and make sure to get rid of weeds and their roots. Revitalize the soil: The soil is likely dried out. Add moisture and organic materials such as compost or manure. Trim old plants: Plants that survived will need to be pruned to spur new growth Add mulch: In addition to fertilizers and organic materials, add mulch to your garden Plant new flowers and shrubs: Once the old plants are handled, add new ones

Announcements:

The Greater Mission BendAnnual Plant Swap

Saturday, May 20, 2017George Bush Park,

16756 Westheimer Parkway9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Get those bulbs, seedlings, cuttings, pots, tools, and other garden accessories ready to swap. No money exchanges hands. All swaps are a trade of your garden goods for the goods of someone else. Want more information? Contact the GMBAC at [email protected].

Property Tax WorkshopApril 29, 2017

Community Fire Dept.16003 Bellaire Blvd

10:00 amLearn how to protest property values, exemptions you may be entitled to, late payment penalties, payment options, and much more. Both real estate and business personal property taxes are on the agenda

Want to know more about GMBAC?Check out their website at www.gmbac.com

Get To Know Your Neighbors Creates CommunityIn our fast-paced, stress-filled world we often don’t create the opportunities we need in order to get to know our neighbors. In days past, good neighbor relations were the staple of every strong community. Being able to share life’s experiences, both good and bad, with those who live so close to us was once considered one of life’s greatest blessings.

These days it is the exception rather than the rule to take time to create strong relationships with the people with whom we share our community...and we are each the poorer because of it. Each one of us has a story to tell, a hand to lend, a laugh to share, and friendship to give. What keeps us from extending ourselves to the families that live around our own? Our changing world focuses more on the individual rather than the family.

Someone once said, “If you always do what you have always done, you’ll always get what you have always got.” If we want to grow as a community then we have to risk breaking free from the isolation we create. We must reach out to our neighbors and let them know that they matter and that we care. If we do that, even in the most seemingly insignificant ways - like a wave as we pass on the street - then we are moving toward a better community and a better way to live.

Let’s reconnect with one another and create a better community.

Please RecycleDo not throw cans, glass bottles, or plastic containers out with your trash. Use the small blue rectangular container for these items. You pay for this service as part of your Tuesday pick-up! Reminder! Heavy trash days are Wednesdays only.

Donna Kinerd - Broker Premium Management, Inc. Phone: (713) 410-6696 Email: [email protected] Web: http://har.com/DonnaKinerd

Brokerage Services for Buyers & Sellers & Property Management Services for Investors








Recipe Corner

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with olive oil.

2. Working on a surface that has been sprinkled with cornmeal, roll out the pizza into a 12-inch-diameter round. Transfer to prepared baking sheet or pizza pan.

3. Using a small ladle, spread pesto over the surface of the dough in an even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

4. Top with mozzarella, dollops of ricotta, chicken and tomatoes.

5. Place into oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses have melted.

6. Serve immediately

Keep Our Community Looking Good We need all residents to help keep our community looking its best. Please do your part:

• Pick up after your pet and dispose of waste properly. • Pick up litter you notice in the community and properly dispose of it.

• Make sure household trash is bagged, secured and disposed of in a timely and appropriate manner.

Thank you for taking pride in the appearance of our community. Your cooperation is appreciated!

Architectural Control Committee Any exterior changes to your residence or lot requires submission of a Home Improvement Request Form which must be submitted to Property Master’s office at least ONE MONTH prior to the date you plan to commence the work.

Work must not begin until you have been given approval by the ACC. The MBHOA is

diligent in trying to maintain standards in the subdivision, so that property values are maintained. To obtain a Home Improvement Request Form from the ACC, please contact Property Masters at 281-556-5111 or visit our

website www.missionbendhoa.gmbac.com and go to the Residents page.

HOA Monthly Board Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Mission Bend Club House located at 6945 Addicks Clodine Rd at 7:00 pm. Homeowners are welcome to attend!

Chicken Pesto Pizza

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1 (13.8-ounce can) refrigerated classic pizza crust

1/4 cup pesto, homemade or store-bought

8 (1-ounce slices) fresh mozzarella cheese

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup leftover rotisserie chicken

1 cup cherry tomatoes halves

Set Your Priorities! A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks - rocks about 2” in diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

So, the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The students laughed.

The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. Now, said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this is your life. The rocks are the important things - your family, your partner, your health, your children - anything that is so important to you that if it were lost, you would be nearly destroyed. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else. The small stuff.

“If you put the sand into the jar first, there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your energy and time on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups.

“Take your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal.

“Take care of the rocks first - the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

Volunteers Needed Seeking energetic residents who would like to make a difference. Use your time and talents to and become active in our community. Sign up to volunteer on one of our committees on the Residents page.

(281) 556-511111281 Richmond, Suite J-110

Houston, TX 77082

Publicity Chair ........... Volunteers needed

TITLE NAME PHONE

The next newsletter will be published in May.To place an ad or submit an article, send email

to [email protected] by April 10th.

President .......................... Terry Blair ............... 713-819-1130

Vice President ................. Michilla Cade ....... 281-804-6953

Operations Manager .... Maria Hernandez

Treasurer ........................... Ginny Lee

Parliamentarian .............. Lynn Alwine

Secretary ........................... Belinda Osborn

To Reserve: Call 281.879.0892 Leave a Message with Date & Time desired; your name & phone number; Calls are returned once or twice a week, so PLAN AHEAD.

Who can Rent:1) Adult residents of our MBHOA 2) An Adult Chaperon is required for ALL youth functions.

Rental Fee: $200.00 with a $200.00 damage deposit, paid in advance.

Payment: Cashiers’ Check orMoney Order.

Damage Deposit: Refunded if clubhouse is properly cleaned andthere is no damage to the property.

NOTE: The MB Pool is not included in the Clubhouse rental.

If you need help maintaining your lawn or with outdoor chores, the following are available to do work at reasonable rates:

Aron Pond: 281-568-1909Kimmi Cannon: 832-512-3456 (Landscaping Only, no lawn care)

Ft. Bend & Harris County Emergency ................... 911

Ft. Bend Sheriff’s Non-Emergency ...... 281-341-4665

Community Volunteer Fire Dept. .................. 281-498-8806

Harris Co. Commissioner Radack .................. 281-463-6300

Ft. Bend Co. Commissioner Meyers ............. 281-494-9076

Harris County Sheriff ......................................... 713-221-6000

Fort Bend Sheriff ................................................. 281-342-6116

Si Environmental (water repairs & billing) ..... 1-832-490-1600

Animal Control Harris County ........................ 281-999-3191

Animal Control Fort Bend County ................ 281-342-1512

Mayor’s Anti-Gang Office ................................ 713-247-1576

Allied Waste (Trash Pick-Up) ........................... 713-937-9955

MBHOA Clubhouse Rental .............................. 281-879-0892

Who Do I Call?

MBHOA Clubhouse Rentals

Need Help?

MBHOA Officers

Property Masters

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